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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-2020 ApprovedMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT THE RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER MARCH 9, 2020 CALL TO ORDER I — Village President Dan DiMaria convened the Regular Meeting of the Village Board at 7:00 p.m. in V. the Council Chambers of Village Hall and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. VI. Village Clerk Eileen Harford called the roll. Present were: Trustees Bill Grear, Ed Ramos, John Thill, Connie Travis, and Janine Witko. Trustee Rita Minx was absent with notice. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Thill moved to accept the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 24, 2020 as presented, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously (with one absent) via voice vote. VIII. SPECIAL REPORTS 1. a. b. c. "Dine Morton Grove" Winners Announced Village Administrator Ralph Czerwinski said the Dine Morton Grove contest this year drew nearly 70 applicants! Each Village Board member picked names until 10 were picked. The winners each received dine -out gift certificates. The winners were: 1. Andrew Hoffman 2. Christine Jamulka 3. Sandra Hoffman 4. Gregory Thomas 5. Jeff Schorsh 6. Bobby Weniger 7. Rafe Cruz 8. Ted Begley 9. Sheila Garcia 10. John Cole d Mayor DiMaria thanked everyone who participated and said he looked forward to doing this again next year. Minutes of March 9, 2020 Board Meeting IX. X. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE RESIDENTS' COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) NONE XI. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 1. Mayor DiMaria sought the Board's concurrence of his reappointment of Bill Zimmer to the Appearance Commission. Trustee Grear so moved, seconded by Trustee Witko. Motion passed unanimously (with one absent) via voice vote. XII. CLERK'S REPORT Clerk Harford encouraged people to apply online for a mail ballot application for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election on March 17, 2020. But hurry! Mail ballots must be sent in by March 12, 2020. 1. 2. Clerk Harford reported that she had attended the quarterly Condominium Association meeting on Wednesday, February 26, along with Assistant Village Administrator Tom Friel, Fire Chief Frank Rodgers, and Police Officer Gina Lietz. Mr. Friel reviewed the Sawmill Station development and gave the condo board members relevant updates. He also discussed the importance of completing the Census and being counted. Chief Rodgers reported that false alarms in condo elevators had decreased by 33% since signage was hung in condo elevators. Officer Lietz reminded condo residents about the importance of getting a knox box to enable access to individual units for both police and fire departments in the event of an emergency. She also discussed SMART911 with condo members. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2020. XIII. STAFF REPORTS A. Village Administrator: 1. Mr. Czerwinski presented Resolution 20-17, Authorizing a License Agreement Between the Village and Bensidoun USA, Inc. to Operate a French Market at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center. a. He said that the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and its Farmers' Market Committee have operated a Farmers Market in the Village since 2010. In late 2019, the Farmers Market Commit- tee announced it would cease operating the Farmers Market. The Village has been approached by Bensidoun USA, Inc. of Chicago, IL, offering to replace the Farmers Market with a French Market, which is similar to a Farmers Market in that customers can buy a variety of fresh foods and drinks, clothing, crafts, and other items sold by local vendors in open air pavilions. 2 Minutes of March 9, 2020 Board Meeting XIII. A. Village Administrator: (continued) STAFF REPORTS (continued) b. Bensidoun currently operates successful French Markets in Chicago, Geneva, Glencoe, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Highland Park, and Wilmette. c. Mr. Czerwinski said this Resolution will authorize him to finalize and execute a ten-year license agreement with Bensidoun to operate a French Market at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street. They will be open to the public each Saturday pursuant to an annual schedule approved by both the Village and Bensidoun. The Market will have at least 12 vendors and at least 50% of the vendors will sell produce and food products, including, but not limited to, fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits, flower, and baked good for retail sale and on-site consumption. The agreement also contains provisions requiring Bensidoun to pay the Village an annual license fee in 2021 of $1,500, which will increase by $100 each year thereafter. They must also maintain adequate insurance, keep an onsite manager on the premises during the French Market's operations, and follow regulations to keep the Village's property clean, safe, orderly, and in good repair. The Village will provide resources to help set up and break down the vendor's tents before and after each Market. Trustee Travis moved to approve Resolution 20-17, seconded by Trustee ThiII. d. Trustee Grear asked Mr. Czerwinski if the Village could cut the agreement short for any reasons. He responded that the Village could do that if Bensidoun isn't able to provide 12 vendors, if they are not good tenants, or if they're not providing a good mix of product. Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-17. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear Tr. Minx absent Tr. Ramos am Tr. ThiII ay± Tr. Travis Ay± Tr. Witko B. Corporation Counsel: Corporation Counsel Liston had no report this evening. XIV. TRUSTEES' REPORTS A. Trustee Grear: 1. Trustee Grear offered accolades to the MGPD's Chief Mike Simo and Commander Mike Weitzel. Some residents had approached Trustee Grear about an unsafe area in our community and he brought it up to Chief Simo. In no time at all, the matter was resolved! B. Trustee Minx: Trustee Minx was absent—no report. 3 1Viinutes.ott arch_9, 2020 Board Meetin• XIV. C. Trustee Ramos: Trustee Ramos had no report this evening. TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) D. Trustee Thill: Trustee Thill had no report this evening. E. Trustee Travis: 1. Trustee Travis said that the Village's Winter Photo Contest, sponsored by the Community Relations Commission, began January 1 and ends on March 31. There is no specific theme for the contest. She encouraged all Morton Grove residents to submit up to five entries. Photos can be emailed between now and March 31 to CRC>i7a.mortongroveil.orq, or dropped off or mailed to Village Hall. The winning photos will be announced at an April Village Board meeting and will be enlarged, framed, and displayed at Village Hall. F. Trustee Witko: 1. Trustee Witko presented Resolution 20-18, Authorizing the Purchase of One 2020 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck Through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Bid Program. a. She explained that Police Department staff is recommending a specialized vehicle such as a pickup truck be purchased to aid in their DUI and truck enforcement. The pickup truck is heavier duty and can carry more equipment than regular squad cards. The truck will be carrying truck scales used to determine if a truck is overweight, DUI enforcement equipment such as barricades, traffic cones, flares, etc. The truck will also be a 4WD vehicle the Police Department can use during adverse weather and/or driving conditions to respond to calls or requests for assistance. Through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, the Village can get a Ford F-250 4WD Crew Cab Pickup Truck from Currie Motors for $33,606. Trustee Grear noted that this is a replacement vehicle and the cost was included in the 2020 budget. Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Travis, to approve Resolution 20-18. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear aye Tr. Minx absent Tr. Ramos kyl Tr. Thill ave Tr. Travis Tr. Witko a� 4 Minutes of March 9, 2020 Board Meeting XIV. F. Trustee Witko: (continued) TRUSTEES' REPORTS (continued) 2. Next, Trustee Witko presented Resolution 20-19, Authorizing the Annual July 4 Parade and Closure of Dempster Street. a. She explained that this Resolution will authorize the 2020 July 4 Parade on Dempster Street which is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The Illinois Department of Transportation requires the Village to adopt a resolution approving this closing which will be either partially or completed closed between Central and Lincoln Avenues from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trustee Witko moved to approve Resolution 20-19, seconded by Trustee Travis. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear Tr. Minx absent Tr. Ramos Ayg Tr. Thill AyA Tr. Travis ave Tr. Witko 3. Trustee Witko then presented Resolution 20-20, Authorizing the Execution of a Service Contract Extension with H&H Electric Company for the 2020 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance Program. a. She explained that each year, the Village contracts with an electrical contractor to assist in the maintenance of street lighting and traffic control signals within the Village of Morton Grove. H&H Electric Company satisfactorily performed work on this contract in 2019. The contract con- tains provisions allowing it to be extend for 2020 and 2021. This contract is required to comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. b. Trustee Witko said this Resolution will authorize the Village Administrator to execute a Letter of Agreement extending the 2019 contract with H&H Electric Company for one year. The estimated contract value for routine maintenance is $23,111.88. Trustee Witko moved, seconded by Trustee Grear, to approve Resolution 20-20. c. Trustee Thill asked Public Works Director Joe Dahm if H&H has bid on this previously. He said yes, they have. He added that this is paid for by MFT Funds. Mayor DiMaria called for the vote on Resolution 20-20. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Grear ave Tr. Minx absent Tr. Ramos kyl Tr. Thill Eye Tr. Travis Tr. Witko ave XV OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mayor DiMaria announced that, as of Monday, March 2, the Village has completely transition to the City of Evanston as Morton Grove's water supplier via the Morton Grove -Niles Water Commission's water delivery system. This transition will avoid the recently -announced 2.45% rate increase the City of Chicago will be imposing in June. Mayor DiMaria congratulated the Village of Niles as well about the great partnership that made this transition happen. 5 XV. OTHER BUSINESS (continued) 2. Mayor DiMaria encouraged everyone to attend the Morton Grove Foundation's "Taste" event this coming Thursday, March 12, at the White Eagle in Niles. The fest begins at 5:30 p.m. 3. The mayor also urged everyone to complete the 2020 Census, noting that census results have an impact on planning and funding for the Village and regional concerns ranging from health clinics to highways, from emergency response to education programs, such as Head Start and college tuition assistance, and so much more. The 2020 Census is the first time you can respond online, as well as by phone or mail. The answers you provide are only used to produce statistics—the Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or anyone else in your home. a. Mayor DiMaria said that, in mid-March, homes will begin receiving invitations to complete the Census. April 1, Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will have re- ceived an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. He urged people to "be counted" and said that if any household has not received a census form by April 1St, they should contact Village Hall. In May through July, census takers will begin visiting homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census to make sure everyone is counted. 4. Mayor DiMaria announced that PACE is contemplating changes in its bus routes, one of which will affect Morton Grove. Route 210 is a PACE route running through the Village; it connects Glenbrook Hospital to Lincolnwood Town Center with stops down Waukegan, across Dempster, down Ferris, and along Lincoln Avenue. PACE is proposing to discontinue this route. Anyone who'd like to weigh in on this can do so by calling PACE at 847-364-7223 or by going to PaceBus.com and submitting comments using the Public Hearing Comment Form. You can also send your comments to Pace at 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60006, attention: External Relations. 5. Mayor DiMaria said there is still space available for the Citizens Police Academy program run by the Morton Grove Police Department. This is a 10 -week program for anyone interested in get- ting an up -close look at what the Police Department does. It is designed to give participants an understanding of the operation of the MG Police Department and a working knowledge of what law enforcement is all about. Classes are held once a week, on Tuesday evenings, and are approximately two hours long (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). Classes are limited to 20 students, so anyone who is interested should register early. Register by calling Officers Jurasz or Lietz at 847-470-5200. The sessions are free, and the next session of the Citizens Police Academy begins on March 24 and ends on May 26. 6. Lastly, Mayor DiMaria said that the MGPD announced today it will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick's Day to crack down on impaired drivers and encourage people to wear their seat belts. St. Patrick's Day is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to the number of drunk drivers on the road. Mayor DiMaria encouraged everyone who's planning to go out and celebrate on St. Patrick's Day to plan ahead for a sober ride home by designating a sober driver, using a ride -sharing service, calling a cab, or staying where you're at. 6 Minutes of March 9, 2020 Board Meeting XVI. WARRANTS In the absence of Trustee Minx, Trustee Ramos presented the Warrant Register for March 9, 2020 in the amount of $829,431.91. He moved that the Warrants be approved as presented, seconded by Trustee Thill. Motion passed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Tr. Greer Ry1 Tr. Minx absent Tr. Ramos ave Tr. Thill Tr. Travis awe Tr. Witko XVII. RESIDENTS' COMMENTS Rudolf Vilk addressed the Board. Mr. Vilk said he has received "fake" letters from Mr. Czerwinski and Mayor DiMaria at the last board meeting. The letters weren't signed. One was dated 2018 and one 2019, and he never received them until Mr. Czerwinski gave them to him at the last meeting. He again asked for answers. Keith White, 9411 Neenah, said he was speaking, not in his official capacity as a Morton Grove Park District Commissioner, but as a Morton Grove resident of 45 years and a taxpayer. He said that Harrer Pool is a great asset. It opened the year after he was born and it's officially closed now after 57 years. It's a community pool and is future is now in the hands of the Morton Grove voters. He encouraged everyone to vote yes for the Harrer Pool referendum on Election Day. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Trustee Thill moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Travis. Motion passed unanimously via voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. 7 Minutes of March 9, 2020 Board Meeting PASSED this 27th day of April, 2020. Trustee Grear Trustee Minx Trustee Ramos Trustee Thill Trustee Travis Trustee Witko APPROVED by me this 27th day of April, 2020. Daniel P. DiMaria, Village President Board of Trustees, Morton Grove, Illinois APPROVED and FILED in my office this 28th day of April, 2020. T Teen Scanlon Harford, Village Clerk Village of Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois Minutes by Teresa Cousar 8